Her book assists us in challenging the lie that the expedients of inhumane policies and treatment are justified to secure a just and lasting peace in the Middle East and the restoration of human rights to the ordinary Palestinians who simply want to live with dignity and freedom.

Marsha Hansen (Sister in law of Keith Richards,Rolling Stones) speaks about The Almond Tree

You probably do not recognize the name Michelle Cohen Corasanti, but you will. She is the author of a consequential book that will force us to look at the tragic Palestinian Israeli conflict in much the same way that Solzshenitzyn’s One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich compelled us to examine the harsh realities of Soviet labor camps.

Marsha Hansen (Sister in law of Keith Richards,Rolling Stones) speaks about The Almond Tree

“A genuine page-turner”

Paper Tree Blog

“I predict (The Almond Tree) will become one of the biggest bestsellers of the decade…”

Huffington Post

“The story is spell-binding with universal appeal and has potential of
becoming an international bestseller and
can do for Palestinians what The Kite Runner did for Afghanistan.”

The Daily Star

“The characters are filled with depth and passion and the author’s descriptive writing brings the period details to life. This is a story of family loyalty, love and sacrifice. Brilliant – poignant – achingly sad. I highly recommend with a 5 star rating.”

Review From Here Blog

“The Almond Tree, intelligent,
never over stated and written with love, informs and educates”
“The details are so personal, so harrowing, yet so full of hope
and triumph over evil, you desperately want it to be real.”

Hackwriters, The International Writer´s Magazine

“…brilliant and powerful…a fiction that rings with authenticity and integrity to reveal the
wonder of what it really is to be human. If ever peace is to become a reality between Israel and
Palestine, it will be because of the influence of books such as this…This…book…will endure
and resonate forever in the souls of all who read it…Some books have the power to change us
profoundly; this is one of those books.”

Les Edgerton, author of The Death of Tarpons and Monday´s Meal

“The Almond Tree is an inspirational narrative of profound pain, courage, hope, resilience and indomitable human spirit…But what makes Corasanti’s book stand apart is her very humanistic, sensitive and equitable handling of the events of the story.”

Reflections

“The author is extremely talented and, this is her masterpiece…It is a great novel and has the tendency to touch each and every soul alive on this earth.”

The Author’s Blog

“Like Khaled Housseni, Michelle Cohen Corasanti has done a brilliant job in bringing out the truth…”

Books You Read

When Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner made an impact after reading, Corasanti’s The Almond Tree is no less to it. With her brilliant writing, the author amazes the readers with a most powerful and inspiring story line.

Abhinand Jaguva Blog

“..The book will be a best seller of the decade…’ Huffington Post was right! This would be a best seller for sure.
An awesome debut by any standards, this is a story that would resonate with the reader no matter where he is from. The purpose of literature would be to the serve in a way that it transports him to the realm of the story telling and makes him an inclusive witness. If you wanted this experience then give it to the author Michelle Cohen Corasanti for she makes you live the expe…

I Read Ergo I Write Blog

“Arguably the most important book of the year”

Dream Crazy Book Reviews

The Almond Tree was an amazing read. It’s moving. It’s interesting. And it’s engrossing. I totally agree with The Huffington Post that “This novel will become one of the biggest bestsellers of the decade.” And it should be. I’m eagerly waiting for the author’s next book.

Tarang

“…one of the most riveting books I have read…
Corasanti takes a realistic premise and builds an interesting and highly
believable story that only gets better as the pages fly by.
While “The Almond Tree” is a fictional tale, much of it is based on the truth of what is today’s world,
and as such there is also an important message located within. I highly recommend this book.”

Charline Ratcliff / Rebecca’s Reads

“I predict (The Almond Tree) will become one of the biggest bestsellers of the decade…”
“ …an epic drama of the proportions of The Kite Runner, but set in Palestine. A story that grabs
you from the first page and makes your heart go out to the Palestinians without pointing fingers at anyone. This novel is not a political lecture, but a gripping and compassionate work of fiction”
“Peace will not result from any political negotiation table,
neither in Madrid, nor Oslo. The miracle is…

Huffington Post, Spanish TV and Radio Host Guillermo Fesser

…bewitching debut novel

Kitaab Review

Like Picasso’s painting Guernica, Corasanti’s book has the power to command the world’s collective attention

Marsha Hansen (Sister in law of Keith Richards,Rolling Stones) speaks about The Almond Tree